Category Archives: Books & Literature

Writing about writing and arguing for God—a very difficult book

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ron Pavellas

The book is The Broken Estate, by James Wood. I have long wanted to learn more about some of the authors and historical figures (often one and the same) whom this author presents: Sir Thomas More, Jane Austen, Gustave Flaubert, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature, Church & Religion, Philosophy & Psychology, Science & the Sciences | Tagged Gustave Flaubert, Herman Melville, James Wood, Matthew Arnold, Moby Dick, Plato’s Dialogues, Rebecca West, Sir Thomas More, The Broken Estate | Leave a comment

Where are you on the Autism Disorder Spectrum?

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Ron Pavellas

On 6 December I bought a book at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for my 15-hour flight to Arlanda International Airport (ARN) in Stockholm: I devoured Born On a Blue Day quickly. I recommend it unreservedly. The author is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature, Philosophy & Psychology | Tagged Asperger Syndrome, Autism Disorder Spectrum, Born on a Blue Day, Daniel Tammet, Mr. Data, Mr. Spock, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator | 7 Comments

Category Archives: Books & Literature

Writing about writing and arguing for God—a very difficult book

Where are you on the Autism Disorder Spectrum?

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